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Published: September 17th 2014
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The Kunjerab pass and border crossing was the most significant event of this mountainstrip, in terms of remoteness from UK, altitude risk, border complexities to get right, it all worked like clockwork.
China immigration was bit slow on edge of Kashgurgan town, wait on 3 buses loading at same time, so we could all depart together.
Alim our guide left immediately our passports were returned, we were pleased with his help.
So 80km and 1700m to climb, but had bit of altitude sickness from 3900m and up - bit headache, not good as a lot higher to go! Drink some water and pull finger out, felt at worst at top, better as soon as U descend. Altitude sickness was a surprise, had no problems at 4100m just day before, also had stayed high to acclimatise for at least 2 wks.
Pakistan side was just big run down a near perfect tarmack road. But must drive on left!! Not ideal, because so easy to get it wrong, then will back on right soon - more confusion. Immigration in Sust about 80km was straightforward. Pakistan requires a vehicle 'carnet de possage' - an
Road to Pakistan
Ride towards another distance mountain.
Weather had improved, but would we run into Monsoons - causing floods on Pakistan side? expensive temporary import license supplied by RAC, filled on entry & exit, completed in 20min. Dmitry's wascfraction of cost - returnable deposit of 4000$, with fee of 300$, vs my £4250, with refund of £2100 when return to UK.
Stopped for tea & kabab sticks in village with one fellow travelers, Yacoob, who exports gems to China. People in Pakistan are so friendly, speak English, just keep to chat or wave, real change in mood.
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